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Following in the footsteps of my footballer family

Letter: James Brown responds to David Marples’ article about groundhopping with his own football odyssey

The Guardian - UK

Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story review – fitting tribute to a barnstorming trailblazer

West Ham’s 1970s striker gets due respect with a stellar lineup of talking heads in a film that explores the wider implications of racism in football

The Guardian - UK

‘Bittersweet’: plaque unveiled for black footballer whose England call-up was rescinded

It will be a day of mixed emotions for family of late, great Jack Leslie when ceremony is held in Plymouth

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Blue plaque honour for first black footballer called up by England

Jack Leslie, who scored 137 goals in 400 appearances for Plymouth between 1921 and 1934, was called up to the national team in 1925.

The Independent UK

Jack Leslie's family presented with honorary England cap ahead of Ukraine game

The former Plymouth attacker was called up by England but the invitation was later withdrawn and he never received another

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Steve Cooper and an unexpected turn of events worthy of Roald Dahl

In today’s Fiver: Steve Cooper’s new contract, Jürgen Klopp’s quick-fire formations and some ‘absolute tripe’

The Guardian - UK

Jack Leslie – First black player called up by England to be awarded honorary cap

Leslie would disgracefully be denied an England appearance due to the colour of his skin after selectors discovered his heritage.

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England’s first black player Jack Leslie awarded posthumous cap

Jack Leslie who scored 137 goals in 400 appearances for Plymouth Argyle between 1921 and 1934 was robbed of the chance to represent England due to racism

The Hindu

Plymouth unveil statue of footballer dropped by England squad because of his race

Leslie scored 137 times for Plymouth and had an England call-up withdrawn due to the colour of his skin

The Independent UK

Cost of living squeeze deepens as recession looms; Felixstowe port strike dates set – as it happened

Strike action will begin on 21st August after talks failed to produce a reasonable pay offer, says Unite union

The Guardian - UK

Wealth gap between richest and those in middle is highest on record – think tank

Life’s milestones such as saving and getting on the property ladder are increasingly out of reach for some people, the Resolution Foundation said.

The Independent UK

Gap between inflation rates for richest and poorest households at its widest in 16 years

With the poorest disproportionately hit by the cost of living crisis, senior Tories are demanding emergency action from Treasury

The Guardian - UK

Almost nine in 10 British adults say their living costs are rising

ONS says a quarter of households in survey are struggling to pay bills such as fuel and food

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